Since the dawn of time, humankind has looked to build. From Stonehenge to the Great Pyramids at Giza, to the Eiffel Tower and The Shard, every design has been progressively pushing the boundaries of what was possible. Today, modular construction is taking building design one step further into the future. Utilising individual components or ‘modules’ …
So, we ask the question: are the days of the big, spacious, costly office numbered – if not in some cases, already past? Flexibility generates efficiency For many people, the flexibility that working from home provides has always been an ideal. Even before the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, some businesses were already enabling staff in …
With some travel restrictions abroad still in place, more people are recognising the attractions of their own country, and UK hotels are once again enticing guests to stay. From past to present, we take a look at how city hotels became – and remain – so popular: History in the making Places for people to …
Station to station Engineers can be involved in many aspects of the construction process, and in all types of projects, from structural buildings to highways, drainage and earthworks. Previously they used manual equipment, such as a theodolite (for setting out) and a level (for height and depth level readings), but these days it’s mostly digital …
